Athletic, high-IQ interior lineman with elite movement skills
James Daniels is a technically polished, highly mobile interior offensive lineman whose best trait is rare quickness for the position — he posted a 4.40-second 20-yard shuttle, which ranked first among offensive linemen in his draft profile. His Iowa background points to strong coaching and toughness, and he was regarded as one of the top interior OL prospects entering the NFL draft. For a team, he fits best as a fast, zone-run-friendly center/guard with starter upside; the main question is whether his lighter frame and transition to the pros will hold up against bigger NFL power rushers.
